September 14 / 16.58 Lingfield (AW)

16.58

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Libra Utility Scaffolding Industrial Services Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Libra Utility Scaffolding Industrial Services Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 0760

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Didn't look on a good mark for handicap debut at Newbury (7f) and duly finished down the field at odds of 125-1; down only 2lb but what does heighten interest is the longer trip (stamina in pedigree).
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5th

4

(7)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hunters Run

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

raced in second, ridden over 1f out

7/4

5th

4

(7)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hunters Run

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

raced in second, ridden over 1f out

7/4

2nd

6

(2)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Hunters Run

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Has shown significant improvement since stepping up in trip, winning at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) and Kempton (1m3f, AW) last month; should be suited by this further step up in distance and holds outstanding claims.

13/8

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 597247

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
6f/7f winner; runner-up when first tried in blinkers but the novelty has soon worn off; particularly underwhelming last time.
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10th

2

(1)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Treasure

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

Losing run up to 15, but mainly running well in defeat in recent months as when third of eight at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last time; down another 1lb and each-way possibilities.

3/1

3rd

4

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Red Treasure

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

6f/7f winner, the first of those on her only appearance at this track (2022); rather inconsistent this term but runner-up in the first and latest of her four races in blinkers; on latest evidence today's first race beyond 1m2f is well worth a go.

7/2

2nd

4

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Red Treasure

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

towards rear

10/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 312331 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Only his second AW race; up 9lb for winning at Windsor (1m2f) and he had the run of things up front that day; if at all flattered he may struggle to follow up off his revised mark, especially with competition for the lead.
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3rd

7

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield

Bobacious

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Mark Hoad

Four wins for two previous yards came from the front, three round undulating courses; finished last season on a downswing, though, and sold for 1,000gns since; there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh.

12/1

2

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bobacious

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned on turf this term for new yard; had a good spell in June/July but has proved disappointing in two starts since; beaten favourite in last two AW attempts and now 3lb higher.

8/1

1

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Bobacious

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

Prominent racer; won 1m2f handicaps at Leicester and Epsom in midsummer and ran well in his hat-trick bid here in July; weak in the market and ran poorly at Newmarket 24 days ago (raced too freely); more to prove on ground slower than good.

10/1

Form: 469874 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Should be well handicapped but this year has mostly been a struggle and latest start was no more encouraging.
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1

(7)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Was snapping a losing run when prevailing narrowly at Lingfield (1m4f) but then followed up over the same C&D ten days ago, defying a 4lb penalty without being overly pressed; only 2lb higher for this despite another penalty, but stamina for 2m is unproven.

4/1

1

(7)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Was snapping a losing run when prevailing narrowly at Lingfield (1m4f) but then followed up over the same C&D ten days ago, defying a 4lb penalty without being overly pressed; only 2lb higher for this despite another penalty, but stamina for 2m is unproven.

4/1

1st

1

(1)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, prominent, steadied into midfield with one circuit to go, hung left over 1f out, pushed along and ran on well inside final furlong, led final 110yds, comfortably

15/8

Form: -07404 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner but yet to run a race of note this campaign confined to 1m2f; others look safer.
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5th

6

(9)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Wonder Starelzaam

9st 12lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Denis Coakley

in rear

7/1

4th

10

(10)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newbury

Wonder Starelzaam

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Denis Coakley

towards rear

25/1

12th

2

(13)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Wonder Starelzaam

9st 11lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Denis Coakley

Five wins to his name and he's 8lb lower than for the last of them (March 2023); hasn't beaten a rival in three runs this year; hopes pinned on the drop to Class 6 company sparking a revival.

12/1

6th
3 (11)
Uzincso

8/1

Form: 353927

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All six AW wins have come at Kempton and he's without a win anywhere in two years; went close over C&D in June but has disappointed since at his favourite track.
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4th

1

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Seven of his eight wins have come at Kempton including over 1m3f in September; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's been disappointing since and was out the back on his C&D reappearance last month; down the list.

7/1

11th

4

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Veteran who has nothing to prove on this track having won seven times over 1m/1m3f here; can go well fresh so the four-month absence shouldn't be a problem, but the trip remains a moot point.

5/1

5

(3)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

15:58 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Last three starts over C&D; went very close when second of 12 in June then built on his respectable return from a small break to beat 12 others nine days ago; 4lb penalty shouldn't stop him playing a part.

7/2

7/1

Form: 8-1140

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won both handicap starts in June but the joy was shortlived having struggled since and he was stone-cold last in his final run; also has questions to answer on the AW.
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7th

7

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Lennon

9st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, rushed up and in touch with leaders

7/1

14th

14

(1)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

18:30 Yarmouth

Lennon

8st 4lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: George Boughey

Looked a fair prospect when winning both handicap starts in June but didn't improve for the step up to 1m2f turned out quickly last time; drop back in distance should help and no surprise to see him go well, despite going up in grade.

7/1

4th

6

(1)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:10 Pontefract

Lennon

10st 4lb

J: Mr Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Justified favouritism at Bath (1m, good) on handicap/seasonal debut and at this track (1m, good to firm) eight days later; came from off the pace on both occasions, leaving it late last time, and there's clear scope for further improvement with this step up in trip; has 6lb penalty but good chance to complete a quick hat-trick.

5/6

Form: 498366 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner; close up at Kempton when first tried in this headgear combination but beaten about 4l on both starts since; this is a belated first run over 1m2f.
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8th

9

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

midfield

7/1

3

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who was a good third off reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) last month but he's not easy to predict and was never involved at Southwell last time; others are more solid.

5/1

6th

6

(12)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Covert Mission

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-time AW winner who turned things around with a good third off a reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) 19 days ago; was beaten less than 2l in that race and he's a big player if he can back that up.

7/1

10/1

Form: 5554

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Limited for Charlie Johnston, finishing fourth of five on her handicap debut over 1m1f (14-1); makes stable debut after three months off.
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2nd

8

(13)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

15:42 Windsor

Spook

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Five-race maiden; never figured at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last month on debut for new yard, having been easy to back; return to turf may suit and market support should be noted.

12/1

9th

10

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Spook

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: David Menuisier

slowly into stride, in rear

10/1

4th

5

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

19:40 Musselburgh

Spook

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, led at steady pace, soon pestered, headed 3f out, edged left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

10/1

Form: 877127 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won at Brighton in June and second (again over 1m2f) at Windsor, having set a steady pace both times; perhaps went off too hard at Goodwood three weeks ago; has won on the AW.
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1st

1

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:35 Fontwell

Shalfa

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Fair Flat racer who opened hurdling account at fifth attempt, at Plumpton (2m2f, good) last month; not quite in same form when fourth there (2m, good) a fortnight later but still enters calculations.

6/1

4th

1

19th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:37 Plumpton

Shalfa

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Fair 1m2f Flat scorer; progressing really well in this sphere and she cosily got off the mark over 2m2f here two weeks ago; up 3lb but this strong-travelling sort is capable of better still; leading claims.

100/30

1st

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 169y

Class 5

14:55 Plumpton

Shalfa

11st 12lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Five-time Flat winner at an ordinary level; lightly raced hurdler who ran well for a long way on her handicap debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) and she'd approve should conditions be drier here.

11/2

11th
11 (3)
Peter Piper

14/1

Form: 850-7

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Gelded ahead of seasonal/handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) but never figured in the first-time hood; may do better - he went off at only 6-1 last time - but there are reservations for now.
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11th

12

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Peter Piper

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Maiden who's endured a couple of lengthy absences and is still to finish placed after nine starts; offered a bit more last time, having come in for support, but that was only a 0-50 classified event.

10/1

4

(2)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Peter Piper

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Unplaced in all eight starts, including when returning from a 234-day absence at Windsor (1m4f, good) last month; back on AW and drops back in trip; needs to have taken a step forward.

20/1

5

(6)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

18:45 Windsor

Peter Piper

9st 10lb

J: Zacharia Clarke

T: Dean Ivory

Unplaced all seven starts and absent since two low-key 1m AW runs towards end of last year; ventures beyond 1m2f for first time; of interest only if lively in the betting.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £114.20
Straight Forecast £83.76
Tricast £198.88
Trifecta £419.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Wonder Starelzaam

Telegraph:

Bobacious

NEWMARKET:

Lennon

The Guardian:

Covert Mission

SPOTLIGHT:

Hunters Run

POSTDATA:

Red Treasure

The Star:

Forge Valley Lad

The Sun:

Uzincso

Daily Record:

Bobacious

The Times:

Lennon

Daily Mail:

Wonder Starelzaam

D Express:

Wonder Starelzaam

Daily Mirror:

Covert Mission